2008

2008 wasn't so great.

My dads first full year with cancer,

Always wondering the next place it could transfer.

Several surgeries to take out,

The disease that spread throughout.

Pain and suffering dealt with and crushed,

By my fathers love and trust in God,

And his desire to stay with us.

April brought our worst fear of all!

Lance so weak and sick,

A virus tried to kill and trick.

The doctors didn't know the fight he was facing.

Blown off as just his stomach aching.

His kidneys functioning only five percent,

The virus attaching without relent.

It didn't care that our son was only two,

Or the pain it would put us through.

And if that wasn't enough,

Another family trial came for us.

Our nephew Kyle so sweet and kind,

Lance's best buddy,

The best friend you could find.

To U of M he went,

To fix his little heart.

Many prayers were sent,

And family tears spent.

God's grace shining once again,

Our go to guy and dear friend.

But as I look back on this passing year,

I can say one thing is very clear.

God has healed and seen our family through.

Don't underestimate his power and his unfailing love for you!

So as we face 2009

Remember, "Not my will, but thine."

Be thankful for each blessing big or small.

Because life will still bring trials,

But with God's help we can face it all.